ANALOG LAYOUT DESIGN

DURATION - 14 Weeks

STARTS FROM - 19th May 2019

Course Overview:

This course is designed with the purpose of giving participants an in-depth training on custom layout concepts, techniques along with hands on knowledge expected of fresher-level aspirants in the VLSI industry. This course covers important topics like CMOS process fabrication technology, understanding of components like MOS transistors, resistors and capacitors used in these technologies and the theory behind various layout techniques like shielding, common centroid matching, guard rings, ESD protection, etc.

All concepts are illustrated with hands on labs and assignments to help the attendee get familiar with producing industry standard analog layouts optimized for area and performance. The course is designed and will be delivered by experts in Analog Layout, as per the industry requirements with good emphasis on hands-on training, using Industry standard Layout tool with more than 50% time allocated to lab sessions.

Training Delivery Model:

Weekends (Saturdays) : Instructor Lead classroom training

Each Lecture session will be followed by Labs on that module.

Weekdays : Lab support through Email and WhatsApp

Flexible learning with 24/7 Lab Access from home through VPN

Training Material & Certification:

Hand outs of training material will be provided.

Course completion certificate from ChipEdge.

Certification and 2 credits (leading to MS degree) from Global University of Engineering, USA

Who Can Attend This Course:

Engineers working in Embedded / Electronics (PCB designing, assembling, testing..) and interested to Change Career into VLSI industry for work satisfaction & Career growth.

Layout Engineers (analog / std cell / memory ), who would like fill the gaps in understanding and strengthen the expertise.

Interns / Entry level Layout Engineers, who have started working on layouts, but not received any formal training.

Pre-requisites:

Good Knowledge on below topics is required. One need to refresh his/her knowledge thoroughly, before the course as these fundamentals are essential to the course, but not part of the course curriculum.

. Working knowledge of linux.

. Knowledge of digital Electronics fundamentals.

. Knowledge of CMOS fundamentals

Educational Qualification:

B.E / B.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation

M.Tech / M.S in VLSI / Embedded Systems / Electronics / Similar

Course Content outline:

Week 1 : Fabrication Process

Basic steps of IC fabrication

CMOS IC fabrication

Deep Submicron Technology

Week 2: Layout Editor Tool

Creating and managing libraries and cell.

Commands for Layout editing.

Commands for schematic editing.

Verification : DRC and LVS

Week 3 : Layout or Physical Implementation

Understanding the schematic symbols and parameters

Resistor, Capacitor layout techniques

Cmos and BiCMOS layout techniques

Week 4 : Standard Cell Layout

Layout of Inverter, AND, OR, NAND, NOR, AOI, OAI, LATCH, FLOP,

Week 5 : Matching

Matching techniques

common centriod, interdigitized and proximity matching.

Matching of Resistors, Capacitors

Matching of mos transistors

Week 6: Complex Layout enemies

Electro-migration

Power/Signal IR Drop

cross-talk and coupling

Electrostatic Discharge

Week 7 : Deep Submicron Layout Issues

Shallow Trench Isolation (LOD)

Well Proximity Effect.

Week 8 : Analog and Mix signal Layout

Single stage differential opamp layout

Input pair, current mirrors and output stage.

Two stage differential opamp layout

Input pair, differential routing, Power routing, offset minimizing.

Week 9 : Building blocks of SRAM

Memory Bit cell

Row decoder

Word line driver

Sense amplifier

Control block

Misc digital logic.

Pitch Calculation for blocks.

Power Planning

Assignments based on above theory.

Week 10 and 11 : Project

Analog Projects like LDO, Op-amp & other similar size projects will be executed in latest technology nodes.

Std layouts will be done as part of labs & assignments. No separate project will be executed.

Week 12 : Project

Project Submission

Final Exam

Tools to be used:

Industry standard Layout tools will be used.

Additional Lab Hours through VPN, to enable you spend more time on labs from home. This is on top of Trainer led lab sessions during Sundays.

Assessment & Certification:

Course completion certificate from ChipEdge.

At the end of the course, Course learning will be assessed as per Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Certification and credits leading to M.S degree from Global University of Engineering, USA.

Trainer:

Trainer is having 13+ years of VLSI Industry experience in various organizations and currently working with a product MNC company.

He had worked with product, IP based and Services based companies and has deep knowledge in different layout areas i.e. analog and mixed signal layout, digital and memory layout and standard Cell Layout.

Experienced on different technology nodes from 700nm to 28nm. worked on multiple designs on analog IP’s ADC, DAC, PLL , buffers and different classes of Amplifiers.

He is passionate about teaching and enjoys sharing his knowledge.

TESTIMONIALS

The training I have just completed have been an amazing journey. The information and knowledge I acquired has been invaluable and I will take it with me as I look forward to new challenges and success in VLSI field.
Trainer was very good in explaining concepts in practically and one more benefit was 24/7 VPN and Synopsis tool access,so that u can access from home. Daily basis assignments were helped me a more.
Chipedge is one of the best Institutes to train students both theoretically and practically.

– Nandeesha B

Course is structured so well by Trainer with all topics which industry is looking up. He has good knowledge with 12+ years experience. The institute provided us 24/7 VPN facility where we can work from home and lab facility was good. The management is excellent

– Veeresh Gavai

They provide us best training nd 24/7 lab nd vpn access (both from home nd institute). The trainer also teaches in the best way. It’s good exposure if we trained from chipedge, placement is also good. They provide good training and placements assistance.

– Chaithrashree.S.H

Analog Layout and Physical verification coaching is a milestone in my career. Facilities like VPN, Lab access, support from technical team, placement assistance are remarkable. Trainer is very good in explaining topics. Execution of assignment and project helps us to get practical knowledge.
Anyone who wants to join VLSI industry ChipEdge Technologies is a very good platform to start with.

– Shubha

Very good teaching and non teaching staff.. Excellent support and helps in understanding every concepts in details. If your switching domain and if you have a little basics of Cmos and basic electronics then start your career from here.

– Prathamesh

I came to Chipedge with zero basics about electronics. Now am in the position to answer in good way for all. Chipedge has made me good in VLSI. Am also very happy about 24 hr VPN service and very active group for clearing our doubt.